MACHINERY SHEDS TOODYAY WESTERN AUSTRALIA
MACHINERY SHEDS IDEAL FOR TOODYAY WESTERN AUSTRALIAN
Securing your important farming assets from the elements could be a significant, yet necessary investment. When it comes time to building a top quality Wheatbelt Steel machinery shed, there are several factors you will need to take into consideration, assuring the success of your undertaking and to future-proof your investments.
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The hub of your farming operation, let us help you create a space both practical and functional for workflow.
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Machinery Sheds
We have solutions to protect and extend the life of your valuable farm equipment and machinery.
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Fertiliser / Grain Sheds
Our quality-built fertiliser sheds give you the confidence to bulk buy fertilisers and store safely until needed.
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Hay Sheds
Safely store your harvested hay in optimum conditions to preserve its quality and market value.
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Shearing Sheds
Our robust shearing sheds provide an efficient and safe workspace to get the job done.
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Equestrian Arenas
Enjoy your horse riding all year round with a fully customised arena, designed to suit your exact needs.
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Poultry Sheds
Shield your poultry from the weather and predators with a customised Wheatbelt Steel shed.
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Aircraft Hangars
We offer an array of hangars designed and fabricated to withstand Australia’s wind conditions.
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Optional Extras
We offer optional extras to help you complete the utility, safety and comfort or your unique shed design.
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THINK ABOUT WHAT MACHINERY NEEDS TO BE STORED
Most likely, a key consideration to building a Wheatbelt Steel hot dipped steel shed is your machinery and farm equipment footprint. Kick off by making a checklist of all the resources you would like to keep in your new steel structure, as well as any additional items like implements, fertilisers etc.
If you think you may find it challenging to move about your farm equipment, once safely secured inside, you’ll need to reconsider the size of your farm shed. Future-proofing your suitable space from the start will help avoid you from running out of room in the long-term, saving you important time and money.
WHAT SIZE MACHINERY SHED DO YOU REQUIRE?
Justifiably, the specifications and dimensions of a premium farm shed are one of the most crucial details for a rural farm shed build; because it doesn’t matter how many smart design features your shed has, if you can’t actually fit your machinery– it defeats all purpose!
A deficiency of storage space is extremely frustrating, so how can you steer clear of it? Here are the main points to consider when figuring out how large your machinery shed needs to be – Length, Width and Height:
The length can be calculated by the equipment needed to be stored and the configuration that you beliebe will work best. Common bay spacings for machinery sheds include 8m, 8.5 m and 9m. Even so, larger bay spacings like 10m have become considerably common as machinery sizes increase.
Open web truss shed type spans can vary from 12m clear span to 60m clear span, with standard spans including 18m-wide, 21m-wide, 24m and 27m-wide. Like your shed length, the width can also be swayed by the machinery you need housed. For instance, a conventional semi-truck will require a 21m span whereas a B-double will call for a 30m span.
The height of your shed needs to be thoroughly planned because, while it is simple to add extra bays onto an existing shed, boosting the height of a shed after it has been developed is not so simple.
Usually, a minimum allowance height of 6m is adequate for most cropping operations, providing enough clearance height for machinery and equipment like air seeders. Nevertheless, if you intend to install roller doors or sliding doors on your shed, you will need to allow an additional 500mm to your required clearance height to permit the sliding door beam (or roller door drum). Likewise, a girder truss or girder beam will also decrease the clearance height of a bay opening.
Unlike a domestic shed, you must have perception when choosing the size of your Wheatbelt Steel industrial shed. In today times farm machinery is increasing in size and is most likely to continue to increase, so factor this into your steel shed design to use your machinery space for years to come.
We suggest talking about all your machinery storage needs of your new steel shed with our expert building consultants, so our team can supply a best-practice design and quote on your machinery or shearing shed.
MACHINERY SHED DESIGN OPTIONS
When it comes to the design for hay sheds, grain sheds, custom sheds, workshop sheds, large machinery sheds, bay sheds or a workshop, there are usually three options: Fully Enclosed, Drive-through and Open-fronted.
Fully Enclosed Commercial Sheds– A superb answer if security is a high-priority. Possibilities include a personal, lockable sliding access steel door. This selection offers full security from the weather, minimises dust, and can make it difficult for birds to enter. More spaces can be added, for example – a workshop.
Drive-through – Enables you to unhitch implements under cover or conversely leave items hitched and simply drive in to take cover from the elements. The option is ideal for machinery that is difficult to reverse, and is a cost-effective option to house long machinery and for access. You won’t be limited to parking between the columns, possibly providing extra space to house more items. Additionally, you can load or store machinery from both ends.
Open-fronted Storage Shed – Can be the most versatile structure as it can be used for machinery, grain or hay storage, with the open side providing natural light. Bay spacing is usually about 8-9m, however, double bays can be an option with the incorporation of a girder truss. Another option features a canopy on the open-fronted region of the shed which will boost the undercover area.
MACHINERY SHED ACCESS OPTIONS
It is impossible to maximise the area of your commercial shed if you are restricted by impractical access options. Options and ideas for your machinery shed include:
- An open-ended or drive-through configuration (discussed above).
- A girder beam or girder truss, also referred to as column removal, could be used to provide a wider bay entrance.
- Sliding doors to one end or at both ends.
- Make certain the pad at the front of your shed is big enough to make accessibility easy for lengthy machinery. If you are in the process of preparing your shed site or prepping your shed pad, you might find the video (below) helpful. Ben, one of our project managers, discusses our ‘Top 10 Tips’ for the ideal shed pad.
SIZE OF YOUR STORAGE BAYS
A lot of farm machinery sheds may be custom-designed to meet your specific needs. The sizing of bays and how many you incorporate in your shed is something many farmers will personalise, based upon how much space they need to have in their shed and the size of the machinery they desire to store inside.
A bay is primarily the volume of space between the columns inside the shed, so the broader that these are, the more area you will have to hold your machinery inside. This is quite handy if you have large tractors or trucks you need to house in your farm machinery shed. There are constraints on how far apart bays can be as they supply the structural support for the roof but, if you understand what’s going inside the shed, then our team can identify a way to position structural elements so you obtain the access needed while sustaining strength.
If you’re looking to store larger machinery items and you’re troubled about supporting the roof of your shed, Wheatbelt Steel’s trussovers can also be used for extra structural support. Like the example (below), trussovers have been added to this combined farm shed for optimum support, due to very wide bays.
OTHER LAYOUT FACTORS TO CONSIDER
While the (above) designs are great for storing machinery, there are extra aspects you will need to consider when first preparing your shed design.
Doors – Personal connectivity, sliding doors or roller doors may be an asset if you are pursuing additional weather protection, vermin protection or added security.
Open Sides – This is an approach if you need to access your shed by driving straight in. It may be advantageous with longer equipment and during inclement weather. Open access can be developed from multiple sides if required.
Know The Size of Your Equipment – Before you settle on your style, ensure you assess the width, height, and length of your vehicles and machinery. Don’t forget to factor in the number of vehicles you want to store. This will help identify the best setup and size of your shed.
Building Code – Always make certain you check with local government to determine compliance policies and any appropriate legislation.
Think about The Weather
Always consider the direction of prevailing weather when designing open-side or open-gable sheds. By positioning your Wheatbelt Steel shed opening away from incoming weather, you can ensure greater and long-term protection of your machinery. This is incredibly essential for hay sheds.
WHAT IS THE NEEDED THICKNESS FOR A CONCRETE SLAB?
Selecting the proper concrete slab thickness for your farm shed project can help prevent upkeep issues and further expenditure down the track.
Among the most common thickness for a shed slab is 150mm (6 inches), with one layer of reinforcing mesh. This is adequate for any farm machinery like tractors. However, if you are driving fully loaded semis or B-Doubles across the slab, a 170mm to 200mm is recommended, and possibly another layer of reo mesh will be required. If you think your shed will require a thicker slab, Wheatbelt Steel can engineer a slab to suit whatever your purpose.
TIPS FOR MACHINERY STORAGE PAD PREPARATION
1. Get the pad laid before the shed is built.
2. Give the pad time to settle, have it prepped well beforehand.
3. Mechanically compact each layer.
4. Make your pad as flat as attainable.
5. Ensure drainage is thought about.
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